Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) One advantage of dividend reinvestment plans is that they enable investors to avoid paying taxes on the dividends they receive.
• B) If a company has an established clientele of investors who prefer a high dividend payout,and if management wants to keep stockholders happy,it should not adhere strictly to the residual dividend model.
• C) If a firm adheres strictly to the residual dividend model,then,holding all else constant,its dividend payout ratio will tend to rise whenever its investment opportunities improve.
• D) If Congress eliminates taxes on capital gains but leaves the personal tax rate on dividends unchanged,this would motivate companies to increase their dividend payout ratios.
• E) Despite its drawbacks,following the residual dividend model will tend to stabilize actual cash dividends,and this will make it easier for firms to attract a clientele that prefers high dividends,such as retirees.

Understand the role of unconscious factors and early experiences as per psychoanalytic theory.

Grasp the significance of language acquisition debates and other intellectual precursors to the cognitive revolution.

Recognize the significance of intra- and inter-personal factors on behaviour and performance.

Understand the application of psychological research in real-world settings.

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